Miguel Franco
About Miguel Franco
Miguel Franco is an Associate Scientist II at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in biochemistry, molecular biology, and microbiology, with extensive laboratory experience in various techniques.
Work at Broad Institute
Miguel Franco has been employed at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard as an Associate Scientist II since 2021. In this role, he contributes to research initiatives within the Center for the Development of Therapeutics (CDot), where he focuses on cellular pharmacology. His work involves applying his extensive laboratory skills and knowledge in biochemistry and molecular biology to support therapeutic development.
Previous Employment History
Before joining the Broad Institute, Miguel Franco worked at AbbVie as an Associate Scientist I from 2020 to 2021 for eight months in Worcester, Massachusetts. He also served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 2018 to 2019, gaining valuable research experience. Additionally, he worked as a field technician at Trident Environmental Group, LLC from 2015 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Miguel Franco studied at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he earned two Bachelor of Science degrees in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Microbiology, both completed from 2015 to 2019. His academic background includes proficiency in organic, physical, and general chemistry, as well as biochemistry, molecular biology, and microbiology. He developed cell-penetrating carriers for therapeutic applications as part of his honors thesis, which integrated materials science and cell biology.
Laboratory Techniques and Skills
Miguel Franco possesses extensive laboratory experience, particularly in techniques such as ELISA, Western Blot, SDS-PAGE, and PCR, including qPCR and qRT-PCR. He has expertise in molecular cloning, plasmid construction, and bioinformatics, which supports his research in cellular pharmacology and therapeutic development.
High School Education
Miguel Franco completed his high school education at Ashland High School from 2012 to 2015. His foundational education provided him with the skills and knowledge that would later support his advanced studies in the sciences.